THE WALL OF FACES

"An God said who shall we send.I answered I am here,send me."

Isaiah 6:8

Ar dheis De Go raibh a anam

Although we never met personally, I want to thank you James Dean Opsahl, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!

Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Sir, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!

Again, thank you Lieutenant James Dean Opsahl, for a job well done!

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND

James Dean Opsahl


I feel everyone here needs some acknowledgement of their ultimate sacrifice for our country. You died much too young. You had a life that deserved many more years. You left behind people who loved you and who, I imagine still feel the pain of your loss to this day. I hope they have comfort in knowing you are at rest and that they will someday see you again in a much better place.

Your courage and efforts in Vietnam will never be forgotten in my heart and in a multitude of others who have the utmost respect and honor for the soldiers who lost their lives there.

JD & I learned to fly together in Pensacola, trained in New River, NC, partied, & went overseas to Phu Bai, Viet Nam.
He was a special Marine; Our friends in war were those we'd known so closely those last couple of years; Tom Brownfield was another; There was clique and we kept track of each other & counted each other's days until we had less than 30 days. Then we became more vigilant because JD had paid his dues, over a year in Viet Nam. He'd be going home soon...and he did~~in spirit only. He paid the price we were all willing to pay, but prayed the Lord spare us. A great friend, still. Aloha JD

Hey Jim, its been a long time since we walked the streets of Roslyn.. but those days are never forgotten. Nor are you.